Answer

In Shwetambar Murtipujak tradition, patra usually means the ritual vessels/containers used in puja. Common types are:

• Jal patra — for water
• Chandan patra — for sandal paste
• Akshat patra — for rice
• Pushpa patra — for flowers
• Naivedya patra — for offering food
• Dhoop patra — for incense
• Deep patra — for lamp or ghee lamp
• Arghya patra — for mixed auspicious offerings
• Kalash — the ceremonial pot used in worship

Explanation

In daily or special puja, these patras help keep each offering pure, separate, and respectful. The exact set can vary a little by temple tradition, guru parampara, or the specific puja being performed.

Sometimes people also use the word patra more generally for any puja utensil, not only one specific item.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain worship, the purpose of patra is not decoration alone. It supports:

• Shuddhi — purity
• Vivek — discipline and carefulness
• Bhakti — devotion
• Aparigraha — non-attachment, by using only what is needed

Every vessel used in puja becomes a reminder of sacredness and inner purity.

Takeaway

So, in Shwetambar Murtipujak puja, the main patras are those used for water, chandan, akshat, flowers, naivedya, dhoop, deep, and arghya. The exact practice may differ slightly, but the devotional purpose remains the same.